BNT V8 SuperTourers Confirms Date Change for Pukekohe 500

BNT V8 SuperTourers has today confirmed it has
brought forward its season finale – the Pukekohe 500 –
to avoid a date clash with V8 Supercars.

The Pukekohe 500,
the biggest event on the V8 SuperTourer calendar, will now
take place over the weekend of November 29 – December 1.
Several drivers running in BNT V8 SuperTourers are also
running in both the V8 Supercar series and the V8
Development Series in Australia and BNT V8ST management
moved quickly when the clash with the Sydney 500 became
apparent to find and confirm an alternative date.

“Dates
occasionally have to be changed due to factors outside of
our control,” explained CEO Ray Noonan.

“What is
imperative is to confirm a replacement as quickly as
possible for the drivers, teams and sponsors, as well as the
fans. Everyone has planning to do and the date of the
meeting is the starting point for all of that. Hopefully by
bringing the event one week forward we have avoided any
potential disruption and our teams and drivers can focus
100% on the event before switching their attention to
Australia the following weekend. We really appreciate the
indulgence of the clubs who helped facilitate the move of
dates. Our goal is to grow the motorsport audience and by
moving dates to give Supercars a clear run at their date
should help grow the overall market.”

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